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Researcher

At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Dentistry, a full-time temporary position as researcher is available. The position is external financed by the European Commision and for the time being a part of the project “BioFACTORy”. The project has a temporary financing for 1 years.

About the project/work tasks:

The position is allocated to tasks aimed for the development of innovative tissue engineering approaches to cell-based regenerative therapy for oral and maxillofacial tissues. The main objective of the project is to engineer a cell laden composite scaffolds for bone regeneration by leveraging an additive manufacturing technology, composite biomaterials and adult stem cells. Specific aims are to:

• Design multi-phasic scaffold architecture and optimal biomaterial compositions compatible for additive manufacturing methods for bone tissue engineering.
• Develop and optimize 3D bioprinting protocol combining rigid and gel-based biomaterials.
• Validate the bone regenerative capacity of the developed approach using in vivo bone defect models.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must hold a relevant Norwegian PhD or equivalent doctoral degree
• Applicants with degrees in Dentistry or Dental Science are encouraged to apply.
• The successful applicant must have experience in in vitro somatic/stem cell culture, molecular biological assessment including 3D bioimaging and bioinformatics for omics data, in vivo bone regeneration models, and histological techniques.
• Applicants with experience in one or more of additive manufacturing and 3D cell culture models, the synthesis of bioactive ceramics and glass-based biomaterials will be advantageous.
• Personal skills, including abilities to work independently and cooperate within a research group will be evaluated 
• Experience with international and industrial collaboration is an advantage.
• The applicant must be motivated and responsible, and also have a great work capacity and enthusiasm for research
• The candidate must be fluent in written and oral English 

The applicant’s personal suitability for the position is a significant factor in the evaluation

We can offer:

• Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment
• Salary NOK 690 000 (code 1109), specialist NOK 710 000 gross p.a. for a fulltime position. In the case of a highly qualified applicant, a higher salary may be considered.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

• A brief letter of application stating your motivation for the position, why you are applying and why this position is perfect for you
• An overview of your education and work experience (CV)
• Witnessed copies of diplomas and relevant certificates (applicants with education from other countries than Norway must enclose diplomas in both the original language and authorized translations)
• Publications and academic work (max 10 in PDF) and a list of these
• Your PhD thesis (in PDF)
• Two references (name and contact information)

It is very important that each of the scholarly works on which the committee should place special emphasis, is attached in its entirety.

The following premise forms the basis for the post as research scientist:

• The researcher will be a member of the research group of which the topic/project belongs to
• The salary shall if possible be 100 % covered by external financing
• The researcher shall actively contribute to attract external funding to the research project, both for her/his own position and other positions, from the Research Council of Norway, EU and other sources
• The researcher is expected to have her/his research activity financed by the project of the researcher and the projects of the associated research group
• The Head of Department may allocate work for the Researcher related to specific research projects
• The researcher may participate in committee work and other administrative tasks within the University of Bergen
• The researcher has no teaching duties, but is expected to supervise master students and PhD candidates when this is a natural part of the research activity of the research group 
• The researcher may apply for competence promotion according to the regulations for promotions 
• The basis for the position ceases if no further project funding and new law on state officials etc. on dismissal and preferential rights will be applied to permanent employees

General information:

Further information about the position can be obtained from: Prof. Kamal Mustafa, phone: +47 55 58 60 97 or e-mail: kamal.mustafa@uib.no 

Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity.For further information about the recruitment process, click here.